Alexandria and Fairfax County residents who want to vote in the Nov. 7 election have until Monday, Oct. 16 to make any needed changes to their voter registration.
If you have moved, had a name change or need to register to vote, you should do so by Oct. 16. Go to elections.virginia.gov/registration. (You can still register to vote after this date, but your ballot will be counted only provisionally on Nov. 7.)
Those who are already registered can can head to the polls now for early voting in state elections.
This November, all 140 spots in the General Assembly in Virginia (40 in the State Senate and 100 in the House of Delegates) will be up for election.
There's one big change: Last year, the Virginia Supreme Court approved new districts for state government representation. This means changes in district numbers and boundaries for voters in the region.
Virginia State Senate Districts and Races
The City of Alexandria will be represented in the 39th State Senate District. In the 39th District, incumbent Democrat Adam Ebbin is running against Republican Sophia Moshasha.
Much of the Alexandria portion of Fairfax County will switch to Senate District 34 (from 36). In the new 34th District, incumbent Democrat Scott Surovell is facing a challenge from Republican Mark Springman.
Virginia State House of Delegates Districts and Races
In addition, three members of the House of Delegates will represent Alexandria city and Alexandria-area Fairfax County residents in the redrawn 3rd, 4th, 5th, 16th and 17th districts.
- In House District 3, incumbent Democrat Alfonso Lopez is facing a challenge from independent Mike Webb.
- In House District 4, Democrat Charniele Herring is running unopposed.
- In House District 5, Democrat Elizabeth Bennett-Parker is running unopposed.
- In House District 16, Democrat Paul Krizek is running unopposed.
- In House District 17, Democrat Mark Sickles is running unopposed.
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, polling places will be open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. for the general election.
Residents can request a ballot by mail online now (through Oct. 27) at vote.elections.virginia.gov.
Click here for information on early voting locations and hours in the City of Alexandria.
Click here for information on early voting locations in hours in Fairfax County.
